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Monthly Archives: June 2013

Hotels post revenue growth

Hotels post revenue growth

Double-digit revenue growth in Scotland’s hotels in April has been attributed to high room yields in Aberdeen and conference activity in Glasgow. The latest...
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North east team wins SLTA golf day

ABERDEEN City and Shires was the wining team at the recent Scottish Licensed Trade Association golf day in Perth. Held at Murrayshall Golf Course in...
The Corran Bunkhouse in Fort William.

Chance to bunk down in Fort William

A HOSTEL in Fort William with planning permission for a new bar, lounge and conservatory is up for sale. Located next to Loch Linnhe...
Dark Side of Rum Cocktail Competition

Highland bartender shows his dark side

HIGHLAND bartender Robert Kerr was celebrating last week after battling rivals from across Scotland to take the top prize in a cocktail competition. The...
Scott Carnegie said LSIP is targeting SMEs.

Investors target Scots firms

SCOTTISH food and drink firms are being targeted by a new investment group. London and Scottish Investment Partners (LSIP) – a group of 20 investors...
Classic cocktails have helped grow American whiskey sales in Aberdeen cocktail bar Orchid.

Blast from past boosts bourbon

Cocktails from a bygone era spark interest in whiskey CLASSIC cocktails continue to drive interest in – and sales of – American whiskey, bartenders...

Two-tier fears emerge again after retail case

FEARS of a ‘two-tier’ licensing system have been raised again after Tesco was given the go-ahead to increase the hours and shelf space within...
Ross Cochrane, Head chef, Udny Arms Hotel, Newburgh, Aberdeenshire

Chef’s special: Ross Cochrane

Ross Cochrane, Head chef, Udny Arms Hotel, Newburgh, Aberdeenshire The Udny Arms Hotel in Aberdeenshire majors in local produce. Dating from 1860, the hotel is...
• Slow Food chef Neil Forbes.

Less hurry raises money at Slow Food charity event

Ten of Scotland’s top chefs joined forces with single malt Highland Park earlier this month to host a fundraising event for Slow Food, a...
Professional advice can make all the difference when securing finance, say experts.

Planning key to financial support

Seeking advice could reveal alternative solutions, firms say A ROBUST, honest and engaging business plan is key to securing funding for licensed trade projects. That’s the...

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